TalentBurst
Legal Assistant | Hybrid
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Job Description
- Req#: 25-32004
- The Department of Health is seeking an exceptional individual to serve as Legal Assistant to support the Department's Office of General Counsel.
- The position reports directly to the Deputy General Counsel and supports attorneys with projects relating to the review of contracts and public records requests.
- The ideal candidate enjoys working in a dynamic team environment and would have a working knowledge of confidentiality laws, including HIPAA and the Tennessee Public Records Act.
- The ideal candidate will have experience working with attorneys on subpoenas and HIPAA authorizations. Position requires weekly in-office time.
- This is a contract position not eligible for state employee benefits.
- Support attorneys in the review of grants, contracts, amendments, and other procuring documents.
- Assists with the review of records for production in response to public records requests, data requests, medical records requests, and media inquiries.
- Organize and streamline the process for responding to public records requests, data requests, medical records requests, and media requests by using an automated case management system.
- Provide legal support to other programs within the Department, to include guidance on compliance with public health laws and regulations.
- Work cooperatively with department programs, administrative staff, and other state agencies.
- Complete special projects as assigned by attorneys.
- The ideal candidate should have highly developed interpersonal skills; a strong sense of the importance of follow-up, follow–through, and attention to detail in all areas of responsibility; excellent verbal and written communication skills; superior time and record management skills; and an ability to maintain confidential information.
Title: Legal Assistant | Hybrid
Pay rate: $18.98/hr. on W2
Location: Nashville TN 37243
Duration: 2+ Years
Shift: 8AM-4:30 PM
Job Overview:
Key Responsibilities:
Minimum Qualifications:
Qualifications:
Education equivalent to graduation from an accredited college, university, or professional school with one of the following:
(1) an Associate's Degree in Paralegal or Legal Assistant studies;
(2) a Bachelor's Degree in Paralegal or Legal Assistant studies;
(3) Paralegal Certificate; or
(4) one year (28 semester hours) of graduate level law school.
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